OCOEE, Florida — 58-year-old Linda Brantley allegedly restrained children with dog collars and forced them to do physical tasks as punishment.<\/p>\n
Police found dog leashes and collars secured to a washing machine in the home after they were alerted by a social worker.<\/p>\n
The suspect made the children sleep with no pillows or blankets while tied to the washing machine with collars on their wrists.<\/p>\n
The victims told investigators Brantley forced them to hold their hands in the air for extended periods of time as punishment.<\/p>\n
The suspect was charged with aggravated child abuse, according to WESH.<\/p>\n
A judge set Brantley’s bond at $5,000 and ordered she have no contact with the victims or witnesses. The judge also ordered Brantley to have no contact with anyone under the age of 18.<\/p>\n
Ocoee is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 35,579. It is part of the Orlando\u2013Kissimmee\u2013Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.<\/p>\n
Photo Credit: WESH<\/p>\n
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